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Public Notice Roundup: Official Meetings, Service Adjustments, and Health Resumption for February 17

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February 17, 2026/09:00 AM
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Public Notice Roundup: Official Meetings, Service Adjustments, and Health Resumption for February 17
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Community Board Meetings and Public Hearings

Several official boards and committees are scheduled to convene today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to address local governance and development. Residents are encouraged to attend or participate via official digital channels where available.

  • Miami Dade College Board of Trustees: The District Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 8:00 a.m. at the Kendall Campus, located at 11011 SW 104th Street, Building R, Room R402. The session will cover institutional updates and is open to the public.
  • LGBTQ Advisory Board Workshop: The City of Miami LGBTQ Advisory Board will host a public workshop at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers at 3500 Pan American Drive.
  • Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID): The District Marketing Committee will meet at 3:00 p.m. at 118 NW 25th Street to discuss neighborhood branding and upcoming commercial initiatives.
  • Miami Gardens Public Hearings: City Hall in Miami Gardens will host a series of hearings today, including a Red Speed Hearing at 9:00 a.m. and a Red Light Camera Hearing at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Public Safety and Legislative Reviews

City and County officials are conducting essential reviews of state and local legislation today to ensure community safety and legal compliance. In Miami Beach, a Sunshine Meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at City Hall (1700 Convention Center Drive). Commissioners will discuss proposed state legislation, including HB 1001 and SB 1662, which impact public safety and neighborhood quality of life. This meeting is accessible to the public both in person and via Zoom.

Public Service and Workforce Announcements

Miami-Dade County continues to expand resident services with significant infrastructure and workforce updates taking effect today.

  • CareerSource South Florida Center Grand Opening: Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will join library officials at the Main Library in downtown Miami to celebrate the opening of a new workforce development hub. The center is designed to provide career training and digital equity services directly to the urban core.
  • MIA Forward Flight Team: The Mayor has officially launched the MIA Forward Flight Team, a resident-driven group of industry experts. This team is tasked with overseeing passenger experience improvements as part of a $9 billion modernization plan at Miami International Airport.

Health and Sanitation Updates

Following the Presidents' Day holiday, several public services are resuming normal operations or following adjusted schedules.

  • Health Department Resumption: All Florida Department of Health offices in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) have resumed regular office hours today, February 17.
  • Sanitation Schedule Adjustments: In the City of South Miami, residents who normally have garbage collection on Mondays will receive service today. Regular collection schedules for the rest of the week will resume on Wednesday.